Re: Biggest surprise?
Posted: Wed Dec 28, 2016 2:58 pmBill Marsh wrote:Villanova was impressive against Purdue, a team that should have been equipped to exploit their lack of size. Villanova this year reminds me of the Doug McDermott Creighton team of a few years ago. That team blew through the regular season but then stumbled in the postseason.
I agree with your optimism for Georgetown. Despite some early season losses, they have a lot of talent and JT III is showing signs of maturing as a coach. He may be doing his best job yet.
I like your comment about JTIII. The jury's still out, but it was painfully clear that he had to comb through the roster to define roles for his players. Perhaps it was his fault to be in such position to begin with, but watching Georgetown play this season made it clear to me that JTIII isn't content to just roll out his 4 and 5 star recuits and win with length, talent, pedigree. The Hoyas are playing faster, while fouling less & getting fouled more. Coaches can be ducking stubborn as hell, and it's a good sign when a coach who's had some success in the past is open to new ideas. It took a while for Jay Wright to realize that the matchup zone is a good compliment to man-to-man D.
